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Mark Williams on the Rails

Season 1 Episode 8: Speed and Power

The quest for speed during the golden age of rail travel resulted in remarkable records that remain impressive even by modern standards.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Cornish Steam Giant

1. Cornish Steam Giant

Aired: Apr 1, 2004

Next episode, Mark Williams explores the pioneering history of trains, delvin...

Episode 2 Rocket Men

Aired: Apr 8, 2004

The next episode of the documentary series explores the groundbreaking histor...

Episode 3 Brunel

Aired: Apr 15, 2004

The next episode delves into the extraordinary story of I.K. Brunel, a pionee...

Episode 4 Moving Mountains

4. Moving Mountains

Aired: Apr 22, 2004

A pioneering engine's journey to haul slate in the Welsh mountains sparks a c...

Episode 5 Carriage Kings

5. Carriage Kings

Aired: Apr 29, 2004

Uncovering the transformative power of railways on human society, a historian...

Episode 6 Death on the Tracks

6. Death on the Tracks

Aired: May 6, 2004

The early days of rail transportation are marred by a devastating reality: th...

Episode 7 Big Country

Aired: May 13, 2004

The next episode delves into the profound effects of the Transcontinental Rai...

Episode 8 Speed and Power

8. Speed and Power

Aired: May 20, 2004

The quest for speed during the golden age of rail travel resulted in remarkab...

Episode 9 Going Underground

9. Going Underground

Aired: May 27, 2004

Mark Williams delves into the fascinating history of London's Underground, a ...

Episode 10 Diesel Generation

10. Diesel Generation

Aired: Jun 3, 2004

Mark Williams delves into the history of diesel electric systems, from their ...

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Info about Mark Williams on the Rails

Network: Discovery

Production Countries: United States, United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History